Creation Myth: Exploring Te Kore, Te Pō and Te Ao in Māori art
October 24, 2018
Māori mythology has been a continual source of inspiration in my Māori art and Māori portraits. The myths of creation have been particularly important....
All are welcome to my new exhibition "Past and Present."
Join us for some original art and a glass of wine on...
Thursday 12th July 5:30 - 8:00pm 12 Gallery 9D Vernon St Auckland CBD...
There are some pieces in an artist’s life that have particular gravitas, that are particularly challenging to give birth to, and when they are finally complete, you feel the need to celebrate!...
I'm feeling very lucky to be surrounded by teams of people who give my art an amplified voice and take it to the world. Just got this baby "Aoraki Gold" back from Homestead Picture Framers. ...
Season of the birds - 2 new paintings in Queenstown
October 13, 2015
It's definitely reached us - it's Spring in New Zealand and after abnormal late winter snow flurries in supposedly sub-tropical Auckland, the first rays of sun are warming our cheeks....
New Landscape Oil Painting "Aoraki" by Sofia Minson
August 21, 2015
This new oil painting "Aoraki" measures just over 2 metres high x 1 metre wide. The snow-covered Mt Cook scene was inspired by the land, myths and history of Aotearoa....
The hunt begins! The 2015 Big Egg Hunt is here in New Zealand for the second year in a row in support of the Starship Foundation and I've created a brand new artwork for the event....
"A bird on the wall.... is as good as two in the bush!" is a really fun invitational group show that I've created two new paintings for, here's a close-up of one of them, "The Kaka is Calling"...
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In February 2014 I was commissioned to paint a portrait of musician Tiki Taane on a 40ft shipping container on Queens Wharf in downtown Auckland City. ...
“Maori Jesus” is Sofia Minson's depiction of the Messiah as tangata whenua (indigenous Maori) with full-face moko (traditional tattoo). A celebration and revival of Maori portrait painting....
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